Biology : XI-CH17 – Breathing and Exchange of Gases – Assertion and Reason

Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option.

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Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below:

Assertion: The amount of CO2 that can diffuse through the diffusion membrane per unit difference in partial pressure is much higher when compared to that of O2.

Reason: The solubility of CO2 is 20 to 25 times higher than that of O2.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the assertion

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of the assertion

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

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Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below:

Assertion: Fishes respire through lungs

Reason: Amphibians respire through gills

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the assertion

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of the assertion

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

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Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below:

Assertion: We can increase strength of inspiration and expiration.

Reason: We can use additional muscle of thoracic and abdominal region

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the assertion

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of the assertion

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

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Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below:

Assertion: Blood of insects is colourless.

Reason: The blood of insect does not play any role in transport of oxygen.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the assertion

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of the assertion

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

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Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below:

Assertion: Vital capacity is higher in athletes than non-athletes.

Reason: Vital capacity is about 3.5–4.5 litres in a normal adult person.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the assertion

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of the assertion

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

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Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below:

Assertion: Pneumotaxic centre can alter the respiratory rate.

Reason: Neural signal from pneumotaxic centre can reduce the duration of inspiration.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the assertion

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of the assertion

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

7 / 10

Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below:

Assertion: During inspiration, the volume of thorax increases.

Reason: This happens due to the relaxation of diaphragm and inspiratory muscles.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the assertion

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of the assertion

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

8 / 10

Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below:

Assertion: In mammals, complex respiratory system has developed.

Reason: Mammalian skin is impermeable to gases.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the assertion

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of the assertion

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

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Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below:

Assertion: About 97% of O2 is transported by RBCs

Reason: RBCs has haemoglobin.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the assertion

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of the assertion

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

10 / 10

Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below:

Assertion: Emphysema is a chronic disorder.

Reason: One of the major cause of emphysema is cigarette smoking.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the assertion

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of the assertion

(A) is true but (R) is false

Both (A) and (R) are false

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